Partnerships to Flourish

Small-Town Businesses

Get connected to businesses that grow together

Find opportunities hiding in your own backyard

Be heard where decisions are made.

Together, we make things happen

Village Business

Every town has people that get things done. We forge stronger ties between towns & regions, connecting the people who make change.

Bringing changemakers together to build stronger communities

Small and micro business owners ~ business associations ~ chambers of commerce ~ event organisers ~ shire councils ~ tourism boards ~ coworking spaces ~ local investors ~ community groups ~ training providers ~ local media ~ social media managers — and yes, even Bob at the golf club, who gets things done

Central Goldfields Village Business Expo

Friday 9th May

Maryborough Harness

Racing Club

11am - 4pm

Live in a town with less than 10,000 population?

Then we want to work with you.

Village Business was founded by Luz Restrepo, OAM.

+ Board Members

Who is Village Business?

We’re all about small-town business—we live it, breathe it, and love helping you build relationships that lead to sales. As small-town locals ourselves, we know what it takes to thrive.

Our goal? To help you create a business that works for you—whether that means bringing the lifestyle back into your lifestyle business or expanding through the right connections.

Jamie Heffernan

Maldon Getaways

Rebecca Barnet

Maldon Bakery

Kate Gamble

Diggs Fine Lodgings

& Business Mount Alexander

Steve Strangward

Victoria Goldfields Railway

Kate Steadman

French Fusion Travel

Peter Veenhuizeen

Bradshaw Veenhuizen Psychology

Renee Thompson

Maldon Machinery Museum

Maldon, Central Victoria

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